VNA and NA Trucks: There are certain truck models which have VNA or very narrow aisle features or narrow aisle or NA features. Nearly all counterbalanced trucks require a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width to be able to operate efficiently and safely. Narrow or NA trucks on the other hand, are able to operate in narrow aisles that are 8 to 10 feet wide. Moreover, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks can operate in aisles which are 6 feet wide.
NA and VNA trucks provide numerous benefits because they make it possible for warehouses to be constructed with narrower aisles. This results in the warehouse being able to successfully store numerous more products within a particular space, improving cube utilization. The loads moved utilizing NA and Very narrow Aisle trucks normally are limited to approximately 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks could function in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors can work in narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the specific unit.
Reach Trucks: Specifically made for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers which allows the operator to pick up and retract a load over the outriggers. These units are not suitable for unloading or loading trucks, nor for moving loads quickly over long distances. Like the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights which are higher than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Similar to typical sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts that could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature allows them to function in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks are able to operate in narrow or very narrow aisle places. Similar to order selectors, these machinery are capable of elevating both the operator and the cargo. Moreover, they are able to enable the operator to deal with loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are often wire or rail guided when utilized within very narrow aisles. Thus, the operator could focus on the work load at hand since they doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills. Since turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they could be utilized for item and case picking as well as full pallet handling.